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Myth: The manosphere is about men's self-improvement (opens the original)
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It seems like the term "manosphere" is everywhere these days, from news headlines to documentaries. On the surface, some of these online spaces can look like they’re simply about self-improvement. There’s content about dating, fitness, money, and men's rights. But actually, the manosphere is much more than just a self-improvement space. In this episode, we'll unpack what the manosphere is, what's behind its rise, and why this "self-help" content can become an entry point to misogyny and harmful
Myth: Reproductive care isn’t an economic issue (opens the original)
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Reproductive healthcare is often framed as a social, moral, or personal issue. It doesn’t come up a lot in conversations about economic prosperity. But the reality is that reproductive care is actually very closely connected to the economy. It can shape people’s financial stability, their education and career opportunities, and the future of their families. For women in particular, safe and affordable access to reproductive care can have a major impact on whether they’re able to work, stay in sc
Myth: Women’s sports are less exciting than men’s (opens the original)
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Women’s sports get a lot less attention than men’s. In Canada, data show that over 90% of print and online sport media coverage focuses on men’s sports. You may have heard people say that this is because women’s sports aren’t as exciting as men’s, or that they just don’t make as much money. In this episode, we’re going to bust this myth, and talk about how those perceptions are shaped by unfair assumptions about who gets to play sports, who gets attention, and who’s worth investing in. GATE’s Bu
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